Normally, I wouldn't buy a doll like this. I think it's weird that their clothing is molded to their bodies. But then I saw her and was all, "OMG! That's an old mold. I don't have that face!" I was sure she was out of production but the box said it was made in 2011. I wasn't going to chance it so I, [gasp!], paid full price of $10.97 for her. That's what old Fashionistas used to cost! And don't get me started on the bloated prices of Fashionistas these days.
Anywho. I just wanted her head, but I did find the rest of her to be interesting. She has an extremely small waist. So small that she can fit into a Monster High stand. She doesn't come with her own stand, but she should since she can't stand up at all. I guess she is supposed to be in mid flight. That one leg is permanently bent. You cant really even prop her against anything as she'll just fall over.
Regardless, she is very lovely. I like that her lips are only slightly opened instead of a full on smile. She also has a normal sized head, which was a major selling point. She has an ethereal quality that is quite fitting for a fairy. She rang up as Barbie Fairy Nikki. I could have sworn some blogs said she was a Christie. When I tried to do an image search of Black Barbie Nikki, 90% of the photos were of Nicki Minaj. 0.o
That skirt fits Monster High bodies but put it on a Fashionista and she goes from high school production costume to burlesque showgirl. The shoes will only fit this doll and my old Barbies from 20 years ago. They are too small for Monster, Liv and Fashionista. They are too long for Model Muse.
While she gives the appearance of a gentle waif, she sits like a drunken sailor. Compared to a Fashionista, she cannot sit up straight or close her legs while seated. Look at those big feet!
No matter, as she is rockin' out in her new body. I tried to dress her more demurely but she wasn't having it. She wanted to show off her new torso and defined abs. Who am I to argue?
Look how well she sits now. Such a lady.
The Extras
Pants with belt are Bieber
Jacket is Liv
Top is a Barbie dress with the bottom removed
Shoes are Barbie
LOL! A drunken sailor!! I'm laughing so hard I'm crying over here!. Great post and thanks for the laugh :) Love how she came out and her outfit is really cute! I saw these! I just might have to go purchase one or two just for the head and to repaint :)
ReplyDeleteHi Chynadoll. She has a really nice face shape. More round where all my other dolls are ovals. I'd bet she'd be good for a repaint. You do such nice things with hair and I'd bet you could get a great hairstyle out of hers.
DeleteOooooh, I haven't seen that head mold in a long time! Must resist!
ReplyDeleteHey, Verona. So she is an older mold. I did wonder about that. I'm very glad I found her then. ^_^
DeleteYou did good in getting her, she looks great. Love the outfit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brini. She and I did get in a debate over her clothing, but we compromised in the end.
DeleteHello from Spain: I also bought a fairy and I changed the head. Your doll is beautiful. She has a perfect hair and clothes I like. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteHello, Marta. So you found a fairy too. They are very cute. I saw the others on the back of the box, but she was the only version in the store.
DeleteI love what you did with this doll. I looked at this fairy too but I have several dolls with this face sculpt. This is the smallest head sculpt Mattel has done in a long time of this head which attracted me to her. Her outfit is great too. In my doll world she is Brenda Laurant!
ReplyDeleteHey Mattel, it time to go back to normal size heads!
Anywho (I thought I was the only one who say that! It is nice to know I'm not alone.), she is Asha and is part of the Shani line faces sculpts of the 1990's. She is the most use face in the line (maybe except for Jamal). Here is a link with info. Hope this helps! http://kattisdolls.net/faces/shani.htm
P.S. I love all the stuff you are making and that you are trying to stick to your budget. You go girl!
Thank you so much for that link, Ms. Leo. What an awesome resource. And thank you for the imitating ad idea. It's because of you that I'm learning how to make new things.
DeleteI love her transformation. Very cute outfit. I have several of this mold still boxed in the basement.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vanessa. I love how the Beiber pants look on my girls.
DeleteHer face is absolutely cute! I love what you've done with her. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, IHime. She is the only doll I have with this older face.
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